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Instructions for use Mesher Skin Expansion System...
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Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a NOUVAG AG product. Thank you for the confidence shown in our products. Please consult the instruction manual for the use and maintenance of the device in order to ensure that it will function properly and efficiently for many years.
Use of the Mesher Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization Mesh boards Reprocessing instructions, Mesher Maintenance Blade roll Information on disposal Malfunction and troubleshooting Consumables and spare parts Operating instructions Mesher, Ref. 31584, V31/17 Instructions for use Mesher • 31584 • V20250226...
The Skin grafts are placed on a mesh board which is provided with fine, recessed line markings and is guided through the Mesher’s slot by a blade roll. This causes a consistent perforation of the skin graft, similar to a chain-link fence, allowing the transplant to be drawn in width.
Every use of the Mesher different to the product description defined in chapter “Intended use and opera- tion”, causes risks for patients and trained personnel. If physical examinations and therapies are carried out without use of the devices then the devices must be removed from the place of treatment.
Scope of delivery Ref. Description Quantity Mesher set, Ref. 1986 with Stericase and silicone mat 1986a ----------------- Mesher, skin expansion system ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 unit 30444 --------------- Ratchet with case ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 unit 4128 ------------------ Sterilization Container ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 unit 4126 ------------------ Non slip silicone mat --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 unit 31584 ----------------- Instructions for use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 unit Operating instructions Mesher, Ref.
Pull and twist knob for setting the backing roll pressure Clamping wing grip for hinged bridge Baseplate Transport ratchet Insertion platform for mesh boards 10. Ratchet grip Operating instructions Mesher, Ref. 31584, V31/17 Instructions for use Mesher • 31584 • V20250226...
● Place the sterilized Mesher, with all required parts on an even, non slip surface and make sure to have good access to all controls.
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• Prior to use check Mesher and its accessories for damage. • Use the Mesher and its accessories only when they are in perfect working condition. • Make sure the Mesher stands on a stable surface, because high forces may occur during the meshing procedure.
Use of the Mesher Lay the mesh board with the skin section centered on the insertion platform of the Mesher, so that the mesh board can be processed thru the roller pair. Slide and push the mesh board with the skin sample against the roller pair, so the plate lines up in a right angle with the roller pair.
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Therefore it’s essential to follow the meshing procedure with an eye on the outlet side of the Mesher and if necessary peel away the grafted skin section from the blade roll manually and lay it back on the mesh board.
● Don’t use mesh boards when expiry date is timed out. Reprocessing instructions, Mesher Reprocessing Frequent reprocessing of the Mesher has only a limited impact. The end of the product service life is restrictions normally determined by wear and damage through use.
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Perform a visual inspection for damage, corrosion and wear. Treat maintenance bearings and bushings with a drop of biocompatible oil. Install blade roll in the Mesher and close the bridge. Packaging Enclose Mesher and ratchet in the Stericase with new paper filter.
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The above-mentioned instructions were validated as suitable from NOUVAG AG. The person accomplishing the treatment is responsible that the treatment that actually took place leads to the desired results in the treatment facility with the available equipment, materials, and personnel. To ensure this it is normally necessary to validate and supervise the process.
Contaminated single use mesh boards are subject to specific disposal requirements. Please observe currently valid national disposal regulations for infectious waste. Operating instructions Mesher, Ref. 31584, V31/17 Instructions for use Mesher • 31584 • V20250226...
Instructions for use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31584 *With Nouvag AG the operation instructions are delivered together with the according device as a PDF-File on a CD-ROM. If you prefer a printed version of it, we will send you one, free of charge, by postal delivery. If the operation manual is lost, we’ll send you a spare one in PDF-Format by E-Mail.
Nouvag GmbH • Schulthaissstrasse 15 • DE-78462 Konstanz Phone +49 7531 1290 - 0 info-de@nouvag.com • www.nouvag.com A complete list of Nouvag certified service centers are found on the Nouvag website at: www.nouvag.com/service Post market surveillance If you have any complaints in relation to the use of the medical device, please contact the manufactur- er immediately by e-mail complaint@nouvag.com...
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